CivicView a City of Crestview Podcast

CivicView Season 3: What‘s Going Down Downtown?

This week's episode is all about events, and who better to get us up to speed than the ladies from Main Street Crestview Association. Dawn and Josie stop by to make sure everyone knows there is always something going on in Crestview. If you want to learn more about the events happening between now and January and a sneak peek of what's to come after the new year, be sure to give this episode a listen. 

CivicView Season 3: Are You Down with the CDBG?

In this episode, Councilman at Large Andrew Rencich joins Special Projects Manager Crista Shepheard to discuss some of the changes we are seeing downtown and in the surrounding area, how the City is funding those changes, and why they are so important for our City, our community. 

CivicView Season 3: City Government Week, Let‘s Talk About That!

In this episode, Mayor Whitten and City Clerk Betsy Roy stop by to discuss all the upcoming events that will be happening during City Government Week taking place Oct. 18 through Oct. 24, 2021. 

Civicview Season 3: Protect, Serve, and Communicate.

In episode 2 of Season 3, community service officers Sam Kimmons and Chris Anderson stop by City Hall to discuss what it means to serve not only as an officer for the Crestview Police Department but also as a channel for communication between the CPD and our citizens. They also want to make sure everyone knows about the Cops and Bobbers Fishing Rodeo going Saturday, Oct. 2, from 8 am to 2 pm. 

Civicview Season 3: Goodbye Foxwood, Hello Blackwater Golf Club

Season 3 kicks off with a visit from city manager Tim Bolduc to discuss all the exciting things going on over at Blackwater Golf Club, formerly Foxwood Country Club. We discuss Top Tracer, the new name, the new restaurant going in as well as plans for a sports complex and why it will be at a different location. 

Civicview Season 2: Ten Years of Clerkin: How to Patiently Paint with Diamonds

In this episode of Civicview, The City Clerk Elizabeth Roy stops by to talk about her decade-long tenure as city clerk, her plans for the future, and to make sure we know how many carats are in a diamond painting. 

Civicview Season 2: Episode 40! TDD and Other Things.

In this episode, City Manager Tim Bolduc stops by to help celebrate our 40th episode by giving us the rundown on the upcoming TDD expansion vote and some cool things going on around town related to affordable housing.  

Civicview Season 2: Community Impact with the United Way

In this episode, Britney Orr and Joseph Richardson stop by City Hall to discuss United Way Emerald Coast, the launch of the Emerging Leaders Program and the newly opened Born Learning Trail at Allen Park. 

Civicview Season 2: Get Your Diploma Today!

In this episode, Councilwoman Cynthia Brown and Library Director Jean McCarthy stop by to discuss some of the great programs available at the Crestview Public Library, like access to all the materials within the county co-op libraries and the amazing Career Online Highschool that allows library members to complete their high school education and receive a high school diploma. 

Civicview Season 2: We Got You!

In this episode, Public Service Director Wayne Steele and City Manager Tim Bolduc stop by to discuss how we prepare for hurricanes as an organization, and some of the processes, procedures, and services we offer before, during, and after a storm. 

Civicview Season 2: Should I Stay or Should I Go, Hurricane Preparedness

In this episode, April Sarver stops by city hall to chat about the 2021 Okaloosa County Hurricane Guide, which can be found at http://myokaloosa.com/ . You can also find a physical copy at Bob Sikes Library or right here at city hall. She also goes over some great ways to stay safe and informed before, during, and after a storm. 

Civicview Season 2:Main Street Crestview Association and the 4th of July

In this episode, Dawn Hyatt and Josey Carrol of the Main Street Crestview Association stop by to talk about all the cool stuff they have planned for 2021's 4th of July Extravaganza. They also take some time to talk about the CMSA and what they offer for local businesses in our area. 

Civicview Season 2: We're Building a Fire Tower!

In this episode, Captain Matt Cunningham and Fire Chief Tony Holland stop by to share some exciting news that will present some wonderful training opportunities for the north end of the county, including a 700K fire training tower.  

Civicview Season 2: Chickens, Goats and Librarians, Oh My!

In this week's episode Adult Services Librarian Augusta Whittle and Youth Services Librarian Heather Nitzel stop by City Hall to discuss all the awesome stuff going on at the Robert L.F. Sikes Library this summer. 

Civicview Season 2: Chamber of Commerce, or The Early Bird Networks The Worm

In this episode, digital media specialist Chance Leavins is joined by Executive Director Sandra Wilson of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, along with city manager Tim Bolduc to discuss what the chamber has to offer local organizations and individuals in the greater Crestview area.  

What to Inspect When You're Inspecting

In this episode, digital media specialist Chance Leavins is joined by Building Official Ronny Raybon and fire inspector Captain Cory Winkler to discuss building inspections, the fire inspector's stick and why contractors love green stickers. 

Civicview Season 2: Dispatchin' ain't Easy

In this episode of Civicview, digital media specialist Chance Leavins is joined by dispatch training officer Stephanie Burgess and dispatch supervisor Lindsay Garret to discuss the what it's like to serve their community as dispatch officers. 

Civicview Season 2: Sister City

In this episode of digital media specialist Chance Leavins is joined by public information officer Brian Hughes to discuss hipster salt, gourmet potatoes and our Sister City Noirmoutier. 

Civicview Season 2: Helping Make the Rules with Home Rule

In this episode of Civicview, digital media specialist is joined by city council member Shannon Hayes and Mayor JB Whitten to discuss the importance of Home Rule, and how it helps the City of Crestview maintain our voice in Tallahassee. 

Civicview Season 2: Episode 12, Looking Back to Plan our Future

The follow up history episode for season 2 is finally here. This episode features digital media specialist Chance Leavins, GIS specialist Nicholas Schwendt and public information officer Brian Hughes as they discuss the growth in the southern part of the city and how reflecting on past growth can help Crestview make the right decisions going forward.